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One of the world's most famous knitting designers and authors, Nicky Epstein, came to Knit-A-Bit, the yarn store at 66 Elm St., on Tuesday to help the store celebrate its 10th anniversary.

Epstein was there to meet her fans and sign copies of her books, including the latest two published by Potter Craft, "Knitting in Circles" and "Knitting Block by Block."

Epstein has published patterns for sweaters and accessories for many years in magazines as well as in her own books. She is known for the extra details and embellishments she uses to personalize her designs, and many of her books explain how ...